RD Connect | Fall 2022, Issue 2

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Fall 2022, Issue 2

Knowledge Transfer / Funding Opportunities / Awards & Nominations

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER

HKUST Industry Engagement Day 2022

On 7 November, 50+ HKUST research teams and 400+ elites from industry and academia will be engaged to innovate on the UST campus. The full-day program consists of a symposium, breakout sessions, showcases, networking and lab visits, with topics spanning 4 focus areas:

Sustainability and Smart Living
Medical and Biotechnology
Semiconductor, Sensors and Microelectronics
Big Data, AI, Fintech and Robotics

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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

30 for 30 Research Initiative Scheme

The University is supporting new research ideas and initiatives that can be developed into competitive proposals for major externally funded projects. A one-time fund of HK$30 million has been earmarked to seed and facilitate the development of major research projects under the Scheme. Visit the 30 for 30 Research Initiative Scheme webpage for details and the FAQ.

Proposals Submission: by 15 November 2022

2022/23 VPRDO Research Assistant Professors Scheme

The 2022/23 VPRDO Research Assistant Professors Scheme (VPRDO RAP Scheme) aims at attracting young talents who can bring new ideas to the University; enhancing UST's research capabilities and strengths. An invitation was sent to School Deans and IPO Director for nomination. Interested parties please check with your department/division for more details.

September - November 2022
Open recruitment, scanning and vetting of VPRDO RAP applications by respective academic units

By 14 November 2022
Nomination submission to VPRDO by Schools and IPO

HKUST Postdoctoral Fellowship Matching Fund

The HKUST Post-Doctoral Fellowship Matching Fund (PDF Matching Fund) provides support for post-doctoral fellows in all disciplinary areas of knowledge-based research with an emphasis on individual-type projects. The PDF Matching Fund helps research teams to upgrade their research personnel to achieve a higher goal or level of productivity. Visit the VPRDO funding page for details.

Application Deadline: by 28 November 2022

Research Office’s Weekly Announcement – Funding Opportunities and News

Learn about funding opportunities available to you from the weekly update via emails.

AWARDS & NOMINATIONS

Xplorer Prize 2022

Prof. FAN Zhiyong, Professor of Electronic & Computer Engineering and Chemical & Biological Engineering, was named an awardee of the Xplorer Prize 2022 (科學探索獎) in the field of advanced interdisciplinary studies. Supported by Tencent Foundation, the award encourages young scientists (aged 45 or below) in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau to research unexplored areas of basic sciences and frontier technologies. Each awardee will receive RMB 3 million over a period of 5 years, which is among the highest in talent funding programs for young scientists in China. Prof. Fan is one of only 2 recipients from Hong Kong, among 50 awardees in 10 fields this year.